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Flair UPDATED PRO 3 (Black) - All manual lever espresso maker with a stainless steel brew head, pressure gauge, and a shot mirror vs R1 Home Coffee Roaster pack of Cooling Tray C1-100g-150g Electric Direct Fired Coffee Roasting - Easy Operation and Clean - App Control - History Saving Function - 110V Black

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Flair UPDATED PRO 3 (Black) - All manual lever espresso maker with a stainless steel brew head, pressure gauge, and a shot mirror
#5 in Espresso Machines

Cafelat

Flair UPDATED PRO 3 (Black) - All manual lever espresso maker with a stainless steel brew head, pressure gauge, and a shot mirror

$290.00

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Pros

  • +Durable
  • +Simple workflow
  • +Minimal parts

Cons

  • -20lbs total weight
โ€œI travel with a cafelat robot. Everything I need with it in a pelican style case. There isn't really anything to break, and all I need is hot water.โ€
R1 Home Coffee Roaster pack of Cooling Tray C1-100g-150g Electric Direct Fired Coffee Roasting - Easy Operation and Clean - App Control - History Saving Function - 110V Black
#8 in Espresso Machines

Sandbox Smart

R1 Home Coffee Roaster pack of Cooling Tray C1-100g-150g Electric Direct Fired Coffee Roasting - Easy Operation and Clean - App Control - History Saving Function - 110V Black

$699.00

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Pros

  • +Cost-effective alternative to coffee shops
  • +User satisfaction
โ€œThen when they hit ยฃ4 in 2025 I bought a roaster, Sandbox smart R1. Now I never go out and I couldn't be happier.โ€